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Jaylan Alexander NFL Draft Profile
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Jaylan Alexander Scouting ReportJaylan spends a lot of time outside the box in coverage, but he has the strength to hold the edge against large tight ends and linemen. He gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. He flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Alexander stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by multiple linemen. Jaylan has adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right scheme. He is tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop ballcarriers in the hole.
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Areas for ImprovementAlexander lacks fluidity to hold up in space or drop in coverage. He gets washed out and caught in traffic in the middle of the field. His chase speed is below average, and he gets too upright as a pass rusher - needs to play with better leverage. He must learn to use hands to beat blocks. He displays limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage.
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Jaylan Alexander Career at SchoolJaylan Alexander went to Hoffman Estates which went 11-3 in 2017, advancing to the final four of the Class 6A Illinois state playoffs where it fell to state champions Prairie Ridge. Had 71 receptions for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns on offense as a senior. Had 73 tackles, including five sacks, and caught 58 passes for 763 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2016. Jaylan appeared in 11 games as a freshman in 2018, making two starts. Recorded 23 total tackles on the season, including 14 solo stops. Assisted on first collegiate tackle at Nebraska on Sept. 29. As a sophomore, Jaylan appeared in all 12 games, making six starts. Finished sixth on the team with 41 total tackles, including 31 solo stops, with 6.0 tackles for loss. Broke up one pass and recovered a fumble on the year. Jaylan was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. He appeared in all six games, making five starts. Finished second on the team with 49 total tackles, including 28 solo stops. Recorded 2.0 tackles for loss, a fumble forced and a PBU on the year.
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Jaylan Alexander NFL Draft Player ProfileJaylan has the coverage skills that scouts covet while displaying the willingness and statistics as a good run defender. The senior out of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, recorded 226 tackles in his four seasons with the program. Alexander recorded a team-leading and career-best 113 total tackles in 13 games during the 2021 season.
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